The National Medical Association (NMA), the nation's oldest and largest organization representing the interests of 30,000 African American physicians will hold a press conference to address health care reform legislation and its impact on health disparities.
For minorities, low income families and individuals, disparities in access, quality of care, and health outcomes are all too common in the current health care system. On the heels of the health care vote, the NMA along with several other advocacy partners will amplify the message that attaining health care is vital for all Americans and inaction is not an option. Inadequate attention is being paid to racial inequality. Ignoring inequality exacerbates existing health care disparities. Health care disparities have deep roots in systemic inequality and addressing those disparities is essential to achieve real reform.
Who:
Willarda Edwards, MD, MBA, President, National Medical Association
The Hon. John Conyers, Representing Michigan's 14th District Racial and Ethnic Disparities Coalition
When:
Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10:00 AM
Where:
Room 2237 Rayburn House Office Building
Independence Avenue and South Capitol Streets Washington, DC 20515
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